The 'Hey, Shitass' meme originated from a viral Minecraft parody video uploaded in late 2020, featuring a player using a low-quality microphone and an aggressive tone to challenge an unseen character to witness a 'speedrun.' The humor stems from the absurdly fast, often glitchy technical proficiency that follows, usually accompanied by loud, distorted audio and frantic camera movements. It serves as a satire of the competitive Minecraft community and the 'sweaty' speedrunning culture popularized by creators like Dream. Over time, the template has evolved beyond gaming to include any situation where someone overconfidently attempts a difficult task with chaotic results.